Which of the favourites does the Tour de France route favour?

Chris Froome, Nairo Quintana, Fabio Aru and Alberto Contador will likely go head-to-head at the Tour de France, but does the route suit any of them?

Chris Froome, Nairo Quintana, Fabio Aru and Alberto Contador

Chris Froome has been installed by the bookmakers as the early favourite to win the 2016 Tour de France after a route favourable to his skill set was announced in Paris on Tuesday.

Froome, already a two-time champion, will be licking his lips at the prospect of a 37km time trial through the Ardeche region, with his performances against the clock a key feature of his 2013 win.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.